Refereeing controversies deepen chaos at SEA Games in Thailand
In-Depth 14:21 19/12/2025Amid a 2025 Southeast Asian Games already weighed down by logistical failures and complaints from athletes, a wave of refereeing controversies has pushed the regional competition into deeper disarray.
Vietnam men’s football team showered with bonuses after triumph at 2025 SEA Games
Vietnam News 12:53 19/12/2025The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and various benefactors awarded billions of Vietnamese dong to head coach Kim Sang Sik and his players after Vietnam’s under-22 team defeated Thailand 3-2 on Thursday night, winning the men’s football gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
How former Vietnamese food safety heads open doors to counterfeit products
Vietnam News 11:44 19/12/2025Two former directors of the Vietnam Food Safety Authority have been accused of bearing criminal responsibility for the approval of tens of thousands of products that were granted registration certificates despite their failing to meet required conditions.
Businesses and the journey to shaping Vietnam’s future for every child
In-Depth 14:00 18/12/2025In a new development context shaped by climate change, digital transformation and population ageing, Vietnam is increasingly recognizing investment in children as a decisive driver of national competitiveness.
Vietnam’s athletics team meets 33rd SEA Games target
Vietnam News 17:11 17/12/2025The Vietnamese athletics team successfully fulfilled its medal target at the 33rd SEA Games after the dramatic final day of competition on Tuesday, with four gold medals.
Filling station worker refuses bank transfer, siphons gasoline back in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:53 17/12/2025An incident involving a gas station employee in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam refusing to accept a bank transfer payment and siphoning fuel back out of a customer’s motorcycle has sparked public outrage after a video of the event circulated widely on social media.
Toyota Hilux 2026 set to debut in Vietnam
Economy 11:22 17/12/2025Toyota Vietnam has recently teased its next-generation Hilux on its official Facebook page as the Japanese automaker is preparing to debut the pickup truck model in Vietnam in January 2026.
From now, karaoke singing in Vietnam at any time of day shall face fines
Vietnam News 18:14 16/12/2025Residents who sing karaoke at any time of day may be fined if the noise exceeds permitted limits, starting from December 15, marking a significant shift in Vietnam’s approach to controlling noise pollution.
American pickleball legend Kyle Yates joins Ho Chi Minh City-based sports academy
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 16/12/2025Kyle Yates, a legendary American pickleball player, has officially joined the D-Joy Academy in Ho Chi Minh City as its head coach.
New domestic violence penalties take effect in Vietnam: What married couples should know
Vietnam News 17:57 15/12/2025The new Decree 282 officially takes effect on Monday, setting out administrative penalties for violations in the fields of security, social order and safety; prevention of social evils; and notably, prevention of domestic violence, directly affecting marital relationships and household conduct.
